Vermont legalizes gay marriage!

[lady_ganesh]

Vermont Freedom to Marry has been fighting this one for years. Hooray!

Oh, and the DC Council also voted unanimously to recognize gay marriages from other parts of the country. :D

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[florahart]

And apparently it still wouldn't have passed if this guy hadn't stuck around for the vote despite his mother dying. Shouldn't have been close enough he had to, but man, I hope no one gives him an ounce of crap for staying.

[lady_ganesh]

And he just made my thank-you note list.

[wingslapped]

I'm glad to see one more state allowing equal rights.

[lady_ganesh]

Maine and New Hampshire are looking promising too. :D

[wingslapped]

That's good to hear. I'm hoping this is like some other laws in American history- that once a few states get the ball rolling that other states will grow some sense and follow suit.

I found it interesting that in a recent poll from Quinnipiac University of 2,000 people 63% had a close gay relative or friend. Those 63% are the people who supported gay marriage and civil unions more. I can understand that myself. This issue has become more personal for me because of my friends.

[lady_ganesh]

I also think the sky very much not falling in states as the phenomenon rolls on will be helpful. I hope, anyway.